Drug combo reverses coronary plaques to lowest levels yet
World-first results: Researchers have found a drug combination that reduces coronary atherosclerosis more effectively than statins alone In an Australian-led multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial, researchers have discovered that a …
Calls for PBS listing of meningococcal B vaccine
Pressure mounts on the government after a spate of cases in South Australia, including the death of a toddler SA Health Minister Jack Snelling has urged Federal Health Minister Sussan …
Does Lyme disease exist in Australia?
Pathologists weigh in on the debate about a disease many Australians say they are suffering from, but the medical community does not believe exists Researchers and pathologists Peter Collignon, Gary …
Lifetime achievement recognised
Well-known pharmacist and AJP consultant editor Mark Dunn has won the Tasmanian Pharmacy Lifetime Achievement Award Dunn was honoured at a dinner hosted by the PSA, Pharmacy Guild, SHPA and …
Medicines and vaccines: adverse events
Who are the biggest reporters of adverse events and what does the TGA look for in a report? This month the TGA published its annual report prepared by the Pharmacovigilance …
Side effects info one click away
How should drugs be spoken about on social media? The FDA has this month launched a study into the pharmaceutical industry’s use of social media to promote medicines, including linking …
Methotrexate myths and misconceptions
Providing accurate information to your patients about this antirheumatic drug will help them avoid potential nocebo effects In an article written for the Medical Journal of Australia, University of Sydney physicians …
Hydration clinic pharmacist admits theft
Victorian intern pharmacist to the stars Shadi Kazeme will be sentenced next week after pleading guilty to stealing drugs Kazeme, 28, has admitted she stole human growth hormones and weight loss …
Zostavax shortage due to unexpected popularity
Reports have emerged two weeks after the shingles vaccine was added to the National Immunisation Program Zostavax is Australia’s only vaccine to protect against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, and on 1 …
Codeine decision expected within weeks
Will the success of MedsASSIST be enough to prevent the upscheduling of OTC codeine products? At the ASMI conference in October, Health Minister Sussan Ley suggested a final decision on the scheduling …
Do you work through lunch breaks?
With many readers saying they are not paid for skipping breaks, the Pharmacy Guild reminds employers of their legal responsibilities Earlier this month, PPA sent out a reminder that it …
Seven Trump policies on health
As the world adjusts to the idea of Donald Trump as President-elect of the United States, AJP examines his comments regarding healthcare and drugs Trump has become more conservative as …